Krystal
Krystal is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Ice or clear glass quartz.
Origin and history
Krystal is a modern spelling variant of Crystal, derived from the Ancient Greek word 'krystallos', meaning clear ice or rock crystal. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognized gem-inspired name, though its usage has moderated in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
75,186 babies in the United States have been named Krystal since 1880. It ranks #459 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1458.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.6 %)
- CA (13.6 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 39 |
| 1950-1960 | 514 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,720 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,249 |
| 1980-1990 | 37,496 |
| 1990-2000 | 19,079 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,823 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,614 |
| 2020-2029 | 652 |
Famous people named Krystal
- Krystal Jung: Singer, Actress
- Krystal Ball: Political Commentator, Journalist
Nicknames
Krys, Krysti, Kris
Fun facts
- The K-spelling variant gained immense popularity in the United States alongside the standard spelling Crystal during the 1980s.
- The name originates from the Greek word 'krystallos', which literally translated to frozen ice.